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How does a doctor repair my orbicularis oculi or is there absolutely no cure?

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My orbicularis oculi was damaged from my lower bleph 12 years ago and a canthopexy 4 years ago (to try and fix my lower lid retraction) made it much worse. My eyes don’t fully close all the way - it’s affected my entire face - I look distorted. How does a doctor repair something like this or is there absolutely no cure, no hope at all?

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Dr. C. Blake Perry, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Dr. Michael A. Carron, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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